The Wayro route from Patos de Minas to Muriaé is 432 miles (696 km), about 11 h 36 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 432 mi (696 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-354 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Patos de Minas to Muriaé: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (144 mi) and BR-354 (84 mi) carry about 53% of the 432 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Patos de Minas to Muriaé: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 5–89 | 84 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 89–233 | 144 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 233–241 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 241–244 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 244–260 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 260–300 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 300–303 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 303–308 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 308–310 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 310–348 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 348–352 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 352–388 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 388–389 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 389–429 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 429–432 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Patos de Minas and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Aleijadinho (mile 303), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 310), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 351)
- Nature and outdoors: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 382)
- Museums and history: Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 124), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 244), Museu Aleijadinho (mile 303), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 310), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 351), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 382)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 382)
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Museu Aleijadinho
Since 1968, the Museu Aleijadinho has operated inside the Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Antônio Dias church in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Patos de Minas to other places in Brazil
- Patos de Minas to Itabira
- Patos de Minas to Assis
- Patos de Minas to Itaperuna
- Patos de Minas to Paranapiacaba
- Patos de Minas to Cubatão
- Patos de Minas to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Patos de Minas to Muriaé?
About 11 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 432 miles.
What is the driving distance from Patos de Minas to Muriaé?
About 432 miles (696 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Patos de Minas to Muriaé?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Patos de Minas to Muriaé use?
In order: BR-354, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Patos de Minas to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Museu Aleijadinho (museum, mile 303, 0.2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (cathedral, mile 310, 0.7 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 351, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.